Regulatory Compliance Advisor

Suncor Energy; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive compensation + regionalupl

Pension and savings plans

Health, dental, vision insurance

Generous vacation & personal time off

Talent development programs

Job summary

Suncor Energy in Calgary seeks an experienced Compliance professional to provide ARS Operations and ISO Rules compliance support across Oilsands assets. The role emphasizes sustaining governance, audit readiness, and translating regulatory requirements into practical business processes; collaboration across technical and operational teams is essential.

Relocation assistance is provided. The organization offers competitive compensation, pension plans, health/dental/vision coverage, generous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, IT, or related field.
• 7+ years in electricity/utility, ARS compliance and/or ISO Rules.
• Experience with AESO, MSA, AESO's ARS and ISO Rules.
• Ability to interact with AESO, MSA, AUC, and NERC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain compliance governance, processes, procedures, internal controls, guidance materials, and training that support O&P reliability standards and ISO Rules.
• Maintain audit-defensible compliance evidence, and coordinate AESO O&P audits and self-certifications, including evidence collection, validation, and submission through the AESO Portal
• Prepare self-reports and mitigation plans for submission to the MSA, and support risk assessments, root cause analysis, corrective action planning, and recurrence prevention
• Provide ISO Rules compliance support to business unit stakeholders by advising on interpretation, applicability, and compliance impacts, and facilitating ongoing stewardship meetings
• Monitor, assess, and support implementation planning for new or revised ARS O&P requirements and ISO Rule changes, including AESO ARS Sync-Up gap assessments, readiness tracking, and evidence expectations
• Collaborate with other Electrical Regulatory Compliance team members, including CIP-focused specialists, where O&P, ISO Rule, and cyber/physical security compliance activities intersect
• Coordinate monthly electrical compliance stewardship reporting, including compli

Skills

stakeholder management

leadership

communication

technical writing

time management

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, information technology, or a related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Power BI

SharePoint

Enablon

ServiceNow

Job description

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.

When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

In this role, you will provide compliance support to Suncor's Oilsands Operations, with a primary focus on Alberta Reliability Standards (ARS) Operations and Planning (O&P) standards and ISO Rules for Suncor's electrical power generation and transmission assets, while leading day-to-day sustainment activities, audit readiness, evidence management, and the translation of regulatory requirements into practical business processes and solutions. As Alberta's reliability framework evolves through the AESO's ARS Sync-Up initiative and related ISO Rule changes, this role is ideal for someone who brings strong judgment, technical acumen, business insight, and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical, non-technical, and operational teams.

ReLOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED!

What we offer:

• Strong compensation : we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
• Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
• Generous time-off : enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Talent development programs : Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we're dedicated to your development
• Relocation assistance: We provide support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance and more

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, information technology, or a related field; electrical engineering or equivalent technical experience is considered an asset
• 7 years of relevant experience in the electricity or utility industry, specifically supporting ARS compliance and/or ISO Rules
• Working knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems, protection systems, AIES operations, and related reliability requirements
• Experience supporting the implementation of new or revised reliability standards, ISO Rules, regulatory requirements, or compliance programs and associated governance structures
• Previous experience interacting and/or collaborating with the AESO, MSA, AUC, and/or NERC, including familiarity with the AESO's Alberta Risk-Based Compliance Monitoring Program and the MSA's Compliance Process
• Demonstrated experience identifying and assessing compliance-related events, conducting root cause analysis, and supporting corrective actions, internal controls, audit responses, self-reports, mitigation plans, or similar compliance submissions
• Strong stakeholder management, non-authoritative leadership, communication, technical writing, time management, and proficiency with tools such as Excel, Word, Power BI, SharePoint, Enablon, ServiceNow, or similar compliance and evidence management systems

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business units, asset owners, and operators to develop and sustain compliance governance, processes, procedures, internal controls, guidance materials, and training that support O&P reliability standards and ISO Rules
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-defensible compliance evidence, and coordinate AESO O&P audits and self-certifications, including evidence collection, validation, and submission through the AESO Portal
• Prepare self-reports and mitigation plans for submission to the MSA, and support risk assessments, root cause analysis, corrective action planning, and recurrence prevention
• Provide ISO Rules compliance support to business unit stakeholders by advising on interpretation, applicability, and compliance impacts, and facilitating ongoing stewardship meetings
• Monitor, assess, and support implementation planning for new or revised ARS O&P requirements and ISO Rule changes, including AESO ARS Sync-Up gap assessments, readiness tracking, and evidence expectations
• Collaborate with other Electrical Regulatory Compliance team members, including CIP-focused specialists, where O&P, ISO Rule, and cyber/physical security compliance activities intersect
• Coordinate monthly electrical compliance stewardship reporting, including compli